1989 Maserati 420 vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1989 Maserati 420 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati 420 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1973 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Maserati 420 | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Maserati | Seat |
| Model | 420 | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
